Question 1

In cultures like Melanesia,homosexual behaviour is seen as

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In Melanesian cultures, homosexual behavior is often seen as normal and a stage of development. It is not considered perverted or rare, and there is no evidence that it is overemphasized.

Question 2

Discuss the "problems" of gay and lesbian relationships.

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Question 3

Homosexuality in Melanesia is a good example of

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Ritualized homosexuality in Melanesia, particularly among certain tribes, is a well-documented phenomenon where homosexual acts are part of initiation rites or other cultural rituals, rather than expressions of personal sexual orientation as understood in many Western contexts. This contrasts with the other options which do not accurately describe the cultural practices related to homosexuality in Melanesian societies.

Question 4

Summarize the changes and present state of Canadian attitudes toward homosexuality since the mid-1970s.

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Question 5

Answer as best you can the question,"How many people are gay,lesbian,bi or straight?"

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Question 6

In Mexico,the male most likely to be considered gay is the one who

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In Mexico, the male most likely to be considered gay is the one who adopts the role of receptive partner in anal intercourse. This is because of the deep-rooted cultural belief that penetrative sex defines masculinity, and the receptive partner is seen as adopting a feminine role. Therefore, in the Mexican culture, the person who takes up a receptive role in a sexual encounter is considered less masculine and hence labeled as 'gay.'

Question 7

Discuss the research findings suggesting that homosexuality stems from biological factors.

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Question 8

Describe the outcome from the B.C.Court of Appeal 2005 ruling regarding schools disciplining students who offend LGBT students.
It ruled that it is not enough for schools to discipline the offending students.Schools must provide preventive anti-homophobic education to prevent this kind of harassment.In addition,gay-straight alliances (GSAs)can work to combat heterosexism and antigay prejudice in organizations.

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Question 9

Adam is a gay Asian Canadian man living in a major urban city.Based on the text,which of the following is likely to describe Adam's current experience with his sexual orientation?

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Based on the information given in the text, we can infer that Adam is out in the LGBT community, but not in the Asian community. It is possible that he feels more comfortable being himself within the LGBT community, but may feel cultural pressures to hide his sexual orientation within his ethnic Asian community.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT true of a multicultural perspective on sexual orientation?

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This statement is not true. Research has shown that some ethnocultural communities hold negative attitudes towards homosexuality, including viewing it as an illness. A multicultural perspective recognizes that there is diversity in beliefs and attitudes towards sexual orientation based on cultural context. Choices A and C are true, as many ethnocultural communities are more disapproving of homosexuality than the majority Canadian culture, and the definition of homosexuality can vary across cultures.

Question 11

Is homosexuality a sin? An illness? A normative alternative? Explain your answer.

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Question 12

Discuss the stages in the coming out process of a gay man or lesbian.In what ways has this model of identity development been criticized?

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Question 13

Describe the gay and lesbian family.What kind of special challenges do they face?

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Question 14

__________ is often a late-occurring phenomenon as when a male experiences sexual behaviour with other inmates while in prison.

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Deprivation homosexuality refers to same-sex sexual behavior that occurs due to a lack of access to opposite-sex partners. In the case of prison, inmates may engage in same-sex behavior due to the absence of female partners, and this behavior is thus considered a form of deprivation homosexuality. It typically occurs later in life when the individual is in a situation of prolonged deprivation of heterosexual relationships.

Question 15

Compare the various reasons/causes given in explanation of why people become homosexual.Does this help answer the question of why people become heterosexual? Why or why not?

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Question 16

How are gays and lesbians similar,yet different than other minority groups? How do the similarities and differences affect the behaviour of gays and lesbians? Give an example.

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Question 17

Describe the findings regarding mental health of gay men and lesbians in adulthood and youth.What are some reasons that explain the various findings?

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Question 18

Which statement describes Latin American and Caribbean lesbian women?

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Latin American and Caribbean lesbian women are typically less accepted by their community and family than their Anglo counterparts due to deeply ingrained homophobia in these cultures. While there may be pockets of acceptance, overall they face more discrimination and marginalization.

Question 19

Discuss how homosexuality is conceptualized in terms of a continuum and a two-dimensional scheme.Which one do you think is best and why?

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Question 20

What is the role of gay bars and gay baths in the lifestyle of the typical gay man or lesbian? Why do you think these particular institutions evolved to satisfy the social and sexual needs of homosexuals?

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Quiz 14: Sexual Orientation and Identity: Gay, Lesbian, BI, Straight, or Asexual